AI has transformed how we write code, but programming was never just about the output. A reflection on what makes coding an intellectual game—and whether that joy survives when AI does the heavy lifting.

In a world where everyone has an opinion and AI lets people ship thousands of lines daily, quiet developers who value quality over quantity can feel left behind. A reflection on staying grounded when the benchmarks have shifted.

From assembly language and the demoscene to modern tech companies where four years make you ‘senior’ — after all this time, where does that leave me?

A candid look at why I publish personal projects as open source—not because anyone will use them. The odds are essentially zero, and I know it. But the real value was never in the stars.

Being self-employed isn’t the freedom fantasy many imagine. After years of freelancing, I’ve learned the real magic isn’t actual freedom—it’s the powerful illusion of it. And surprisingly, that illusion might be worth more than the real thing.